Incident Overview
Date: xx Jun 2022
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2R
Owner/operator: Voskhod LLC
Registration Number: RA-17951
Location: near Oymyakon Airfield –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: An-2R, RA-17951An-2R, RA-17951
Investigating Agency: MAKMAK
Category: Accident
In January 2023, an An-2R, RA-17951, suffered a catastrophic damage beyond repair following an accident near Oymyakon Airfield in Russia. The wreckage was covered with tarps, and a second An-2 was repainted as ‘RA-17951’. Investigation revealed that the accident stemmed from uncontrolled descent during the take-off phase, resulting in a rough landing. Preliminary analysis suggests premature flap retraction was a significant contributing factor, potentially exacerbated by the overall circumstances.In January 2023, an An-2R, RA-17951, suffered a catastrophic damage beyond repair following an accident near Oymyakon Airfield in Russia. The wreckage was covered with tarps, and a second An-2 was repainted as ‘RA-17951’. Investigation revealed that the accident stemmed from uncontrolled descent during the take-off phase, resulting in a rough landing. Preliminary analysis suggests premature flap retraction was a significant contributing factor, potentially exacerbated by the overall circumstances.
Description
An Antonov An-2R, RA-17951, was damaged beyond repair in an accident near Oymyakon Airfield, Russia. The wreckage was subsequently covered with tarps and another An-2 was repainted as ‘RA-17951’. This was discovered in January 2023 and authorities started an investigation. Conclusion: The aircraft accident involving An-2 RA-17951 occurred due to uncontrolled descent during the take-off phase, which led to a rough landing of the aircraft. Most likely, one of the factors contributing to the accident was premature flap retraction. Due to the lack of objective data, it is not possible to determine all factors contributing to the accident.
Primary Cause
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